14 Things You Should Never Say to a Feminist

Really, though. Don't.

1. Why do you hate men?I don't hate men. I just hate that some of them say things like "legitimate rape."

2. Do you shave your legs?When I feel like it.

3. Are you a lesbian? What does my sexual orientation have to do with this conversation right now?

4. You're being sexist. You're making my brain hurt.

5. So you burn your bra? Bra-burning is an outdated feminism reference and if you read ANYTHING you would know that. But let's keep talking about lingerie instead of the fact that in 2014, women are still paid less than men for doing the exact same job.

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6. We just have very different values. We must. But we should discuss why your values don't favor equality and overall respect for women.

7. You must really hate that Blurred Lines song. Personally, I think that song is super catchy. But I could probably do without the naked women dancing around fully clothed men. And maybe nix the "I know you want it" line.

8. You're a feminist? Then why do you care so much about your outfit? They are not mutually exclusive. I can be interested in fashion and equal political, economic, and social rights for women.